by Devin Holdraker Let me start out by saying I think the government, in general, is bloated, inefficient and likely full of waste. That belief is what led me to become a Republican two decades ago. I want a limited federal government, states rights to deal with their own state, and balanced budgets that wouldn’t […]
by Devin Holdraker Good morning, class. I’ll be your substitute today. Let’s do a quick refresher on some basic concepts that may help us all to better understand the current state of our country. Believe me, I hate math more than most of you, but just bear with me for a few minutes and then […]
It was so laughable and yet embarrassing when soccer organization FIFA awarded the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize to President Donald Trump. FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented the honor during the World Cup 2026 Final Draw in Washington, D.C. FIFA says the award recognizes global diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing conflict and promoting unity. So, what […]
I heard about it a week ago. I knew it was inevitable; that it would finally happen. It was a hot August summer day in 1990 when the news began trickling in. Cindy Lewis, age 15 and the child she was baby sitting for, Curtis Rizzo were missing. An extensive search lead to a field […]
Last year I lost my first Cavalier King Charles dog Zu-Zu to a heart attack. She was eleven years old. Six weeks ago I lost my beloved Checkers, a rescue I had since he was 4 year-old. He died at age 11 of cancer. That left me with Scout, a 10+ year-old that suffers from […]
Regular readers of this space know I am probably a health disaster waiting to happen. I lost track of the number of surgeries over the year, but it is 40 something, covering just about every external and internal inch. I will be 75 on January 2nd and, according to national statistics, I have about .6% […]
Now that the Tuesday elections have passed, I am going to reveal some of the most disgusting posts made by local, state and federal politicians over the past few weeks. • Former immigrant himself, Sodus Town Board member Chris Tertinek posted on a social media site before Tuesday’s elections: "Notice who is right behind Zohran […]
What rises in the east and sets in the west every day? Decades ago they discovered it could be a source of energy and completely replace polluting fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas. Yes, folks, it was good old American technology from the Bell Labs that first developed the silicon photvoltaic cell way […]
Crime is described as an act or failure to act that violates a law established by the government and is punishable by a fine or imprisonment, representing a public wrong against society. Of course, what was a crime yesterday, may not be considered a crime today. A perfect example is the possession and use of […]
I have been a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel owner for decades. I love the dog breed and have even adopted rescue ‘Cavs’ over the years. I have a rather large photo of my dog, ZuZu hung prominently in my living room, along with a box containing her ashes nearby. Currently I have three of the […]
Whoa baby! With this issue, we will be ending year #36 of publishing the Times of Wayne County. Next week, the banner changes to "Proudly Serving Wayne County for 37 Years." In a time of changing media exposure, we have survived the death of many fellow newspapers. On average two local newspapers across the country […]
Passersby thought it was crazy. when they saw some old guy in a funny sun hat digging in roadside hill in extreme heat. Surely he would lose his footing and fall on the steep incline. Occasionally a vehicle horn would beep and one lady stopped to remind the old man that it was in the […]
Baby Boomers know the origins of the phrase "Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose." The Kris Kristofferson & Fred Foster song and music was made famous by singer Janis Joplin and was considered a type of theme song for the 60s generation in political upheaval. Now, more than ever ‘Democracy’s just […]
Nowadays, if you object, in any way, to the fact that the current Israeli government approved murder of innocent Palestinians you are immediately branded ‘Anti-Semetic’ By definition Anti-Semitism is described as feeling or showing hostility toward or discrimination against Jews as a cultural, racial, or ethnic group. Let’s admit it, Jews have been and are […]
sanctions and other dumb statements Yes folks, we all remember the tongue lashing handed out by President Trump and VP Whiplash Boy JD Vance Vice-President in another set-up attack against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the war in Ukraine, accusing him of not showing gratitude after he challenged Vance on the question of diplomacy with […]
